If you live in Kentucky and want to become a United States citizen, you may think marriage is the best route. Naturalization, or the process of becoming a citizen, can occur through marriage, but you must meet a number of other requirements laid out by the government....
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Gathering supporting documents to apply for citizenship
As diversification grows in Kentucky, there are many families with couples who come from significantly different backgrounds. Often, the circumstances under which they met and were wed are unconventional compared with times past. In cases where one of the parties is a...
Tips on adjusting to life in a new country
If you’re a recent immigrant in Louisville, KY, you may find adjusting to your new life rather difficult. After all, moving to a new country can be a bit of a culture shock, both for you as well as the other members of your family who’ve also made the journey. The...
Reviewing family preference immigration quotas
Many around the world have aspirations of immigrating to the U.S. and settling in areas like Louisville. Yet given the complexities of U.S. immigration law, some of those who have this goal will first seek to obtain legal entrance to and residency in the country...
Immigration hurdles involving your fiance or spouse
We have covered many of the different immigration challenges people face whether they move to the U.S. for work or to live with a loved one. For those who are engaged or married, immigration issues can be especially difficult for a variety of reasons. Aside from...
The emotional side of family immigration
There are many different facets of family immigration and we have covered a number on this blog. Any immigration matter can be stressful, but those which involve loved ones are often especially difficult for people to work through. People face a number of different...
Unaccompanied children allege abuse by border officials
Navigating the immigration system can be frightening and difficult for adults. It can be hard to imagine children attempting to come into the United States without their parents or other adult caregivers. However, due to many factors, unaccompanied child immigrants...
Understanding a B-2 visa
At the Vickerstaff Law Office in Kentucky, we know how exciting it is when your friends and relatives come for a visit, especially when they are coming from another country. You and they may already know that they need a B-2 visa in order to visit America for pleasure...
What about those who marry U.S. citizens employed abroad?
Given that love knows no borders, it is not uncommon to hear of cases where American citizens relocate to a foreign country and end up marrying a local resident. If that describes your situation, then you rightly may be wondering how your immigration status may be...
Immigrating to the U.S. with your family
Immigration can be stressful for a wide range of reasons and this can be especially true for those who have a spouse and/or children. Moving to another country for work or some other purpose can be a huge change which brings uncertainty and this is especially true for...

